The extraordinary legacy of Ernest Rutherford, one of the greatest minds in the history of science. Born on 30 August 1871, Rutherford revolutionised our understanding of the atom and laid the foundations of modern nuclear physics. His pioneering work identified and distinguished alpha and beta radiation and advanced the understanding of radioactive decay. His famous gold foil experiment led to the discovery of the atomic nucleus, revealing that most of an atom is empty spac

Today, we remember and honour Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman, born on 7th November 1888, one of India’s most brilliant physicists whose groundbreaking discovery of the Raman Effect earned him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930. His work revealed how light interacts with matter, opening new doors in the world of science. C.V. Raman continues to inspire generations to think deeply, observe closely, and question fearlessly. His legacy reminds us that with curiosity and dedicat

Amartya Sen (born 3 November 1933) is one of the most influential economists and philosophers of the modern era, known for linking economic progress with human dignity and social justice. His Capability Approach transformed the global understanding of poverty by emphasizing that true development means expanding people’s real freedoms and opportunities. Awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1998, Sen’s ideas continue to guide policies in education, health, and welfare worldw